Unison, in discussion with the Isle of Wight Council, has taken steps to ensure ‘life and limb’ services and those serving the most vulnerable residents remain unaffected by the strike action on Wednesday July 16th and Thursday 17th July.

While the Isle of Wight Council is seeking to minimise disruption, it is likely this week’s strike action by members of the authority who are Unison or Unite members will affect some services. A small number of schools will be closed and a number of others affected by the industrial action.

In addition all libraries and some leisure facilities will also be closed. The Fire Service will not be affected and Wightbus will operate to its normal timetable, although some services may be affected

Every effort has been made by schools to avoid disruption to students and parents. Although very few schools will close for the day, some may be operating a reduced timetable or may be closing early. These schools have written to parents informing them of the situation.

If parents require further information, they should contact their child’s school.
Local authority services that are not listed below will remain open although some may be subject to either delayed or reduced services.

SCHOOLS CLOSING:
All Saints Church of England Primary
Dover Park Primary - (Nursery will be open)
Shanklin Church of England Primary
Whippingham Primary
Somerton Middle
Medina House

SCHOOLS PARTIALLY AFFECTED:
Bembridge Church of England Primary — Reception Class closed
East Cowes Primary - Key Stage 2 closed
Greenmount Primary — Reception and Year 1 closed on Thursday only, rest of school unaffected (school open as normal on Wednesday)
Bishop Lovett Middle — Year 5 closed
Lake Middle — School starts at 9′40 and subsequently open as normal
Mayfield Church of England Middle — Closing at 1′30pm
Ryde High — Closing at 12′30pm
Sandown High — Special Education Needs students (SEN) staying at home, school open as normal
St George’s — Key Stage 3 closed

All other schools are open as normal.

SERVICES THAT WILL BE CLOSED:
All libraries
Medina Leisure Centre
Westridge Centre
‘Referral & Assessment Team (Children’s Services - emergency duty service only available)
Community Services Headquarters and Social Services Centres (emergency calls will be directed to the Call Centre)
Ryde Help Centre